Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

borg

noun

/bɔːrg/

Definition

A collective of cybernetic organisms or a concept referring to conformity and loss of individuality in a society.

Examples

The Borg in Star Trek exemplify the dangers of losing individuality.
In discussions about technology, some argue that social media creates a ‘borg’ mentality among users.

Meaning

The term ‘borg’ is often used to describe a group that emphasizes collective identity over individual identity, popularized by the science fiction series Star Trek, where the Borg are a race of cybernetic beings that assimilate other species into their collective.